“The important thing is for society to have confidence and trust in our law enforcement bodies. They would investigate in a very fair and equitable and open manner,” said Lam.

When asked if the government had taken a position on the case, the chief executive said that its stance was the same as that of the law enforcement bodies involved. “When it comes to what an individual has said about an incident – for example in this case – where there have been claims of abduction or abuse, I think that society will look at the truth, the evidence, and the credibility of the statement, and come to its own judgement – so I will not comment,” she said.

Lam replied: “This is an individual case, I will not make any speculation, just as I also advise that everyone else does not – [they should avoid] following one person’s testimony of an alleged crime, make meaningless speculation or evaluations.”

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